Solo Mode - How to fight mobs in the early game?

[kmark2323]

New player here, to the genre and the game itself. I am a usual Tabletop General, so action combat is not normally my thing. Love teh game so far though..... I reached the Mines but I am getting stomped by a ton of Orcs and Gobbos in Orctown. Looking for combat suggestions when there are a LOT of enemies and missee-users when fighting solo. I have the Erebor Ringmail, Iron Hills Shield and the Eregion Spear with the Stun Rune and the Steel Axe with the Orc Rune. The Stun Rune helps, but I got to what I guess is the Boss and was just completely swamped by his minions. Loved the fight btw, just wondering if I need better gear or do in just need to 'git good'?

[Wantoomany]

Damage type has a huge effect on combat. Look at your damage numbers if they are grey the enemy is strong to that damage type. If the numbers are yellow they are weak to that damage type.

Small enemies like goblins are weak to piercing. Heavily armored enemies like the orc boss are very resistant to it. They are weak to blunt weapons, however.

Plan your load out. Don't over look buffs, and get access to an oven as soon as you are able so you can pack some rations with you for quick heals.

[Agarillobob]

use 2 shields and get an extra set of armor you can switch mid fight if its too hard

this game has 3 playstyles
stun rune/shield/jump attack enemies and out DPS them
block with shields and armor and just tank
dodge which is the most effective as I frames are incredible generous in the game